2004 Honda S2000
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Honda S2000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2004 Honda S2000 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Honda S2000 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Honda S2000.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2004 Honda S2000 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2004 Honda S2000 safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2004 Honda S2000 Convertible. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2004 Honda S2000 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Honda S2000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Honda S2000. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 34
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 34.
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
Bulletin A07-030 · Equipment · Jan 2021Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
Bulletin DLR MSG - Honda · Air Bags · Aug 2014Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenge…
Bulletin DLR MSG - Stop S · Air Bags · Jul 2014HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB
Bulletin SB-99-075 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Other · Aug 2013LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
Bulletin 08-040 · Equipment · May 2008HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
Bulletin SB-06-085 · Electrical System · May 2008TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR. *TT
Bulletin 05009 · Power Train · Jan 2006TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT
Bulletin 1205 · Power Train · Dec 2005ENGINE OIL COOLER CENTER BOLT TORQUE SPEC. *NM
Bulletin 09012005 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF FOURTH GEAR. *SLC
Bulletin 01100 · Power Train · May 2005Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S2000. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Honda S2000
The Honda S2000 is a front-mid engine open top sports car that was manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda, from 1999 until 2009. First shown as a concept car called the SSM at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, the production version was launched on April 15, 1999, to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of two liters, while "S" stood for "sports" carrying on in the tradition of the S500, S600, and S800 roadsters of the 1960s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.